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Productivity Post Archive
How to Get Started with Dictation on iOS
We speak 3x faster than we type (maybe more). Using Siri Dictation can boost your typing productivity dramatically.
How to Get More Done Naturally with the Pomodoro Technique
Your body needs a break to rest during a workout. Your mind needs the same breaks while you’re working to stay fresh.
7 Simple Ways to Save Anything in Evernote
You deal with a lot of information every day. Wherever you need it, Evernote is there.
How to Update your Daily Record on the Go Using Drafts
I keep a daily record of events in Evernote. Here’s a walkthrough of how to create a custom action in Drafts that will append your captured text to a note.
How to Capture Ideas Before They Disappear with Drafts
Drafts bring a classic GTD workflow to iOS. Capture any idea on the go without having to decide where it goes first.
How to Kick Fear to the Curb in Just 5 Seconds
When you have the idea to do something bold, you have five seconds to act on it before your brain shuts it down. Here’s how to use that time to set things in motion.
Meet the One Password You Need to Memorize
Passwords need to be strong, but that makes them hard to remember. Let 1Password handle the security for you.
A More Powerful Way to Schedule Tasks in OmniFocus
Want a more flexible way to schedule OmniFocus tasks for the future? Miss your paper planner’s monthly Master Task Lists? Here’s how to set up a powerful scheduling system in OmniFocus.
How to Make Any Process Foolproof with a Checklist
Whether it’s a repeated process or packing for a single trip, checklists can help you get consistent results with a fraction of the mental energy and stress.
How to Start Any Document with the Right Template
Instead of creating a document from scratch every time, save a template and turn it into a stationery pad. It’s a little-known feature of macOS that gives you a head start on any document.
What Contexts Should You Use?
Contexts traditionally represent the resource, location, or person you need to accomplish a task, but none of those answer the most important question you should be asking.